Tie up well and sit it out

[lostnortherner]

I thought they were foolish enough to have moved this morning - although it is impossible to know where they came from. The river is still rising there too - the red marker is totally under water now, the picture from 10.00 shows it just poking out of the water.

[Philippe]

So where is the best place to be in a narrowboat when the waters start rising like this and what situation would make it a good idea to move?

 

I'm hoping that I don't have to face anything like this when I start venturing out on my new boat and with no experience of these kinds of conditions I have no idea how to react.

Edited September 25, 2012 by Philippe

[Naughty Cal]

So where is the best place to be in a narrowboat when the waters start rising like this and what situation would make it a good idea to move?

 

I'm hoping that I don't have to face anything like this when I start venturing out on my new boat and with no experience of these kinds of conditions I have no idea how to react.

 

Plan ahead. On rivers you need to know where safe moorings are in case of flood conditions and keep a close eye on the weather forecasts.

 

The narrwboat in York for example would have been safer on the floating pontoon moorings at Linton Lock or tucked up in Naburn Marina, failing that the quay walls at Kings and Queens staithe.

[Robbo]

Looks like a narrowboat has been sunk on the Ouse in York.

 

http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2012-09-25/floods-calendar-region/

 

[Philippe]

Plan ahead. On rivers you need to know where safe moorings are in case of flood conditions and keep a close eye on the weather forecasts.

 

The narrwboat in York for example would have been safer on the floating pontoon moorings at Linton Lock or tucked up in Naburn Marina, failing that the quay walls at Kings and Queens staithe.

 

When planning ahead, what would be safe moorings? I can see how floating pontoons would be good as they will rise with you and I assume that most marinas would be safer (is this right?). What about out and about on a river/canal? What kind of mooring would be best to head for and stay put waiting it out? Are there different things to look out for with rivers and canals that are flooding?

Edited September 25, 2012 by Philippe

[ditchcrawler]

When planning ahead, what would be safe moorings? I can see how floating pontoons would be good as they will rise with you and I assume that most marinas would be safer (is this right?). What about out and about on a river/canal? What kind of mooring would be best to head for and stay put waiting it out? Are there different things to look out for with rivers and canals that are flooding?

If I was on a river I would try to moor as close to the head of a lock as possible, rather than be half way between, moored to pins in the bank or even a tree. This is working on the basis that I didn't know of safe emergency moorings.

[Naughty Cal]

When planning ahead, what would be safe moorings? I can see how floating pontoons would be good as they will rise with you and I assume that most marinas would be safer (is this right?). What about out and about on a river/canal? What kind of mooring would be best to head for and stay put waiting it out? Are there different things to look out for with rivers and canals that are flooding?

 

Floating pontoons are your best bet. They will rise and fall with the river.

 

Not all river marinas have floating pontoons though so best to check how the locals moor their boats.

 

Our marina has flood gates which shut if the river rises too much again not all river marinas have this feature either.

 

Canals are not usually such an issue, the water levels remain fairly static however on rivers you do need to be vigilant and think ahead. High walls make for good river moorings but you will have to set spring lines to allow your boat to rise and fall with the water. The wall will until the water levels rises above it keep you in the river channel. By high wall I mean much higher than the normal river level so you will be getting on and off the roof of the boat.

 

During flood conditions rivers flow quickly so moor with your bow into the flow.

 

http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2012-09-25/floods-calendar-region/

 

 

I m racking my brains as to why that boat looks so familiar

[matty40s]

shoothill flood alerts

Interesting site here, far easier to navigate than the EA one. Shows just how widespread the flooding is from this one system.

[real_vibes]

I have never been so scarred as I was returning from the pump out on a swollen river. It was fine going up stream, anchor and panic on the return.

 

Anyone unsure about river levels, you must must must be cautious.

[ditchcrawler]

just looked back 24 hrs and it was well in the green then. I wonder where the boat was last night. they are probably in the best place now, just above the lock.

Edit,

Just realised he is BELOW and looks as if he is going to try to lock up

They are now turning the lock, or trying to with all the water flowing over the bottom gate

 

They are now turning the lock, or trying to with all the water flowing over the bottom gate

Now entering the lock????

 

They are now turning the lock, or trying to with all the water flowing over the bottom gate

 

 

Now entering the lock????

In the lock, gates shut

[lostnortherner]

I'm watching them too. Are they mooring up in the lock or what? They've filled it now....?! (whats left to fill....)

[ditchcrawler]

I'm watching them too. Are they mooring up in the lock or what? They've filled it now....?! (whats left to fill....)

Top gates open and they are leaving

[lostnortherner]

Perhaps they are tying up on the top lock landing? There's not much left of the bottom landing now!

[matty40s]

They are now turning the lock, or trying to with all the water flowing over the bottom gate

 

 

Now entering the lock????

 

 

In the lock, gates shut

perhaps they think they are safer on that side!!!!The lock landing this side is completely under water by a long way.

 

There are long term moorings above, and there is a double wier to the lower level.

If all that next batch of rain comes down the Severn, Tewksbury and the surrounds may well suffer badly again so they are probably best stopping where they are.

Edited September 25, 2012 by matty40s

[ditchcrawler]

Top gates open and they are leaving

looks as if they are mooring on the lock mooring above the lock.

[lostnortherner]

I think I'd have moored up in the lock if it were me. Looking at the layout on google earth, they're well out in the flow now...

[ditchcrawler]

I think I'd have moored up in the lock if it were me. Looking at the layout on google earth, they're well out in the flow now...

How's the foot?

[lostnortherner]

Waiting for the consultant to book me in for an operation

[Gazboatman]

 

Here's the A1 at Catterick.

[Domino_2]

 

Here's the A1 at Catterick.

 

BLOODY HELL!!!!

 

Another inch or so of rain and we will be able to cruise the A1 - save having to do locks

Edited September 25, 2012 by Domino_2

[Spesh]

Here's some pics of Durham this morning. The Wear has come up another foot or so since then.

 

[cheshire~rose]

It is not just tidal sections that have had problems>

 

Hollingwood Lock

 

This is right next to the Registered office of The Chesterfield Canal Trust and the water came only a brick away from entering the coffee shop in the building that also houses a meeting room and the offices.

 

This was a photo I happened to take at the same place while I waited in gorgeous sunshine on Saturday:

 

 

The photo's from around the country are horrific. I feel so sorry for people who's homes and businesses are flooded.

 

My daughter works for a company who step in when a disaster strikes, fires floods etc. She went on holiday today - perfect timing I think!

[Timleech]

See my post in Stoppages about the NW end of the T&M

 

Tim

[NB Alnwick]

One of the reasons that we leave our ropes a little slack during heavy rain is that the canal below Cropredy Lock can rise very quickly when too much water starts flowing down the River Cherwell from Northamptonshire . . .

[matty40s]

 

Here's the A1 at Catterick.

 

We've now got a choice of new waterways, who thought CaRT would be so proactive, this one comes with free electric points overhead.

 

 

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